Allen & Heath Qu-SB Remotely Controlled Digital Mixer
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- Qu-SB is an ultra-compact digital mixer and interface designed for iPad control, freeing you to mix from anywhere in the venue and providing a smart, portable solution for bands, AV and installation.
On top of its 18 onboard inputs and 14 outputs, Qu-SB can be expanded up to 32 mono inputs and 24 outputs by connecting to a remote AudioRack over a single Cat5 cable.
• 16 Mono Inputs (TRS + XLR)
• 1 Stereo Input (TRS)
• 12 on-board Mix Outputs (LR, Mono Mix 1-4, Stereo Mix 1-3)
• 1 Stereo Matrix Out (TRS)
• Qu-32 Core inside (32 Mono + 3 Stereo Input Channels)
• Up to 11 Monitor Mixes (4 mono + 7 stereo)
• 4 FX Engines
• 4 FX Sends / Returns
• 4 Mute Groups
• 4 DCA Groups
• 32×32 USB Audio Interface
• Qu-Drive direct Multitrack Recording / Playback on USB drives
Per essere un entry level... molto molto bello. Lo uso da diverso tempo. Sarebbe bello che anche le connessioni ST e monitor fossero XLR. Sarebbe bello porter collegare al PC come accade per altre marche (capita che il wifi in alcuni ambienti abbia poco copertura)
Hello U R,
You can indeed connect to a PC through the USB B port for audio stream.
Control is only available on iOS devices I'm afraid.
Thank you,
Rafael
@@AllenandHeathUK The advice is updated in the future products. Competition today is more flexible.
Hello, is there any monitoring system or rack built by Allen & Heat that I can use with this mixer?
Thanks for the message,
Yes, the QU range works and integrates with the A&H ME personal monitoring system. Please check the product page below for more details.
www.allen-heath.com/hardware/me-series/
Best regards,
Luke
When we get 32inputs &16 output (mono )&4effects like lexicon included mixer
Available July 2016. $1199 / €1199
in italy?
Muito massa
This looks really cool but I'm concerned about only WiFi.. if you had PC/Mac software that could allow a laptop hardwired to the router that would offer some backup.. further to that it would be great if there was a control surface option that connects via cat5, kinda like a Qu-16 layout but just controller.. also feedback control as an option on outputs would be great.. hard to manage feedback for bands running their own sound while playing on stage. just some ideas.. :)
Hi EcBaPr. There are currently no plans for a PC/Mac editor for the Qu series. If you are concerned about WiFi only, perhaps the Qu-Pac would be better suited to your needs? Thanks for the comments. Keith.
So it just need an external wifi router then it can connect to an ipad so its it self its own network?
Planning to buy one soon
Yes, that is correct. The QU requires additional router for wireless control with the QU apps.
Best regards,
Luke
I noticed that the personal monitor mixing app in the video was running on an Android device. Will both iOS and Android apps be available for both monitor and FOH mixing?
+Davin Seamon The Qu-You personal monitoring app is indeed available for iOS and Android. The main Qu-Pad app is currently only available for iPad. There are some 3rd party Android apps for Qu, although these are not officially supported.
Is there a way for connecting Qu-SB together with Qu32 while using 32 channels A&H AR stage box through Cat5?
Hi Nung,
Unfortunately, it's not possible to connect a Qu to a Qu as this would require one of the mixers to clock from the other. You would also require two dSnake ports to make use of the AR stage boxes. You can, however, connect a Qu with a SQ and add an SLink option card for your stage boxes.
Thanks! Alex
AllenandHeathUK Thanks 😇
I would buy it with confidence, if it had a possibility to connect some external fader controller. For example, midi controllers to control just fader levels.
Hi Alexander, thanks for the suggestion. We already have this logged as a feature suggestion. I will add you to the list of requests for consideration in future. Thanks. Harry.
I would love a midi footswitch with a visual display to switch between preset scenes for different songs or even verses and choruses. Might that be possible...? Thank you ;-)
Hi Tomurow, The Qu-SB can be controlled via MIDI over TCP/IP or MIDI over USB, the protocol for which is available on our website. However - the Qu-SB has a dual footswitch input that can be set to operate different functions, including 'Scene Next' and 'Scene Previous' or to recall a specific scene (amongst other options). Hope this helps! Thanks, Keith.
Hi there! Thanks for the quick reply! :-) I have my heart set on getting a Qu-Sb but if the Qu-Pac came with a footswitch jack I'd go for that. I have a complex, one-man set-up that requires footswitch operated scene recall with some kind of visual display (so I know where I am). Of course, I can use my Ipad with the Qu-Sb but wifi dropouts make me a bit nervous. Either way I will be going with A&H thanks to sound quality, design, fx etc... All of the above!
Hi A&H, is the QU-SB still worth buying in 2021 ?
I noticed in the video the Qu-SB is operated via an iPad, but more importantly to us, with an iphone/android for personal on-the-fly mixing (Qu-you). This is exactly what we are looking for!
Can you confirm this now means each member (6 of us) would not need to purchase additional kit, (like the ME personal monitoring system) and we can just use our ios/android smartphones to link directly to the system to adjust our own mix?
How many users can do this simultaneously?
Hi there, all Qu mixers can be controlled by Qu-Pad and Qu-You apps. Up to 8 devices can be used simultaneously! With Qu-You you have wireless control of sends to 1 mix output (mix 1-10), plus 4-band PEQ and compressor for that output, from either iOS/Android device (Qu-You 1.9 for Android is not yet available). ME personal mixing systems offer the capability of sending more channels including mixes over distances of up to 100m (300'), and much more: www.allen-heath.com/ahproducts/me-1/ Hope this helps! HG.
Thanks for that, I think the QU-You app is all we need to be honest!
Whats the differences between the Qu-You 1.9 version and the existing (1.8) version? We have 4 band members which have iOS (i-Phones) and 2 have Android, it would be preferable if we were all on the same version software.
Lastly, can you confirm how much this unit will be in the UK and when will it be available from?
Thanks
Features and functions are the same for Qu-You v1.9 as they are for v1.8 but an upgrade was required to make it compatible with changes in the firmware v1.9 message protocol. Development and testing for Android devices requires more resources and takes much longer, so please bear with us! Qu-SB should be shipping in the UK around July. For retail pricing please contact your local Allen & Heath dealer. Hope this helps! Thanks. HG.
Do you still need a Snake Cable along with the qu-sb 24 box?
Hello Jose,
Qu-Sb can be connected to any of the AB or AR Expander Racks by a single Cat5e or higher cable though the dSnake port.
Thank you,
Rafael
Allen & Heath QU-Pac Digital Mixer or Yamaha TF-rack Digital Mixer ................... ?
What would be a decent router for this?
Hi Stefan,
Please see our knowledgebase article for guidlines here: support.allen-heath.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/847
Thanks! Alex
can I use the line inputs for multiple stereo sources, mix those those in with some mono sources and output it out but keeping the integrity of stereo LR? Sorry if it's simple question =) Thanks for any help!
Hi, Yes absolutely! When mixing to any stereo output (e.g. the main LR mix) you can place mono channels with the pan control, and balance stereo inputs in the same way. If a stereo input is fed straight through to a stereo mix, it will remain as L>L and R>R. Thanks! Keith.
Any chance we might get an updated Qu16 that worked like this, with an extra layer to control up to 32in 24 out?
Hi Shadowwand, These are different products at different price points. Adding in the extra functionality would increase the cost of the Qu to the point where you'd be best to look at the SQ anyway! Cheers, Keith.
Hi can i use this as a stage box in front of house and hook it up to a sq5 mixer in the back of house? Will it work? If yes what cables do i need to set it up? And can i still use the compressors and effects from the sq5? Sorry im new to this. Thanks!
Hello Carlos,
I'm afraid this isn't possible.
Qu-SB is not a stage box, its architecture is of a digital console.
For all available stage boxes, please refer to: www.allen-heath.com/hardware/everything-i-o/
Here's another piece of documentation for your reference: www.allen-heath.com/content/uploads/2023/05/SLinkConnections_V1_5_0.pdf
Cheers,
Rafael
@AllenandHeathUK can I connect the instruments to it and control them from the sq5? I saw a video where you could connect them.
Hello Carlos,
As mentioned, the Qu-SB its a mixer on its own, therefore, its preamps can only be controlled by it.
You can link a Qu console to an SQ console to share audio signals between them, this is usually done as a digital split setup, which is likely what you may have seen, but it is not possible to control the Qu-SB from an SQ or any other console.
Thank you,
Rafael
As this mixer has a built in recorder, would it be possible to lay down a drum track on individual inputs (4 mics) for sound check purposes, then play the recording back through the mixer with rest of the band playing to it? One of the problems our drummer has is getting somebody to play his drums properly so he can hear what the drums sound like FOH and we are hoping this will help out. Obviously nobody else in the band can play the drums so he never gets to hear what his drums sound like with the rest of the band or what the band sounds like as a whole. If this unit can do this then this would be very useful indeed as this way he could use the drum track when sound checking but be free to stand FOH and make any adjustments to the kit's sound via the ipad.
Does that make sense?
Hello, Yes this is possible, it is suggested as the "remote soundcheck" option for most of Allen & Heath's digital mixers with a record facility. I use the QU16 and 24. The limitation is the amount of acoustic sound reaching the audience from a live drum kit. Your recorded playback will only give you that element of the sound the PA is reproducing, and not the proportion that is reaching the audience direct from the kit, which will be significant amount in a small venue, not quite so much in a big one! The principle is great for quieter instruments or those will little or no on stage instrumentation. less so for drums, but still better than nothing ! S
Geez, what drummer does that?
wait, so isn't this mostly a QU-PAC without the front panel controls? What exactly are the differences between this and a QU-PAC?
+Shadowwand Qu-Pac and Qu-SB are certainly very close cousins. As you say, unlike Qu-Pac, Qu-SB has no surface controls or touchscreen - all control and setup is done from the fully featured Qu-Pad app. This means that Qu-SB is even more compact, portable and affordable. The I/O is slightly different - both mixers have 16 local mono inputs, but Qu-SB has 1 stereo input compared to 3 stereo inputs on Qu-Pac. Qu-SB also has an assignable footswitch connection, which has made some of the bands we’ve shown it to very happy!
So am I correct that the unit does not offer WiFi connectivity unless it is attached to a network by Cat 5/6? What if the venue does not have a network connection available (like many outdoor gigs)?
Scotch & Soda I would think if you own a mixer like this, you would invest in a decent Access Point to plug into for control. especially since it's a requirement for this mixer
you dont need internet connectivity. just plug in a router and create a wireless lan (wi-fi) and connect devices. i've done it on outside gigs before
What i could not find out is: Can you do a livemix also with a laptop wire the lan conection?
Hi Marcus, At the current time there is no dedicated 'editor' program, though if you wish to delve into it, the Qu series responds to MIDI commands which you can send over TCP/IP. The full MIDI protocol is available here (www.allen-heath.com/media/Qu_MIDI_Protocol_V1.9.pdf). Cheers! Keith.
Link?
Que pendrive es compatible con la Qu sb para grabar?
Hi Alex,
Most stick/flash style drives are not suitable for Qu-Drive recording and playback, so we recommend using SSD or HDD style drives instead. You can find the latest tested drives at the bottom of our compatibility list here: allen-heath.com/usbdevicelist
Thanks! Alex
Availability and US$ pricing?
uso qu16 e gdl, ottimi prodottii.Vorrei comprarlo ma il fatto che sia previsto solo il controllo con wifi e non con cavo Ethernet o lightning mi lascia molto perplesso. Ad esempio MR18 non ha le stesse potenzialità ma in termini di controllo e connessioni offre di più. Del solo wifi non mi fido.
Hi Umberto, The reliability of the WiFi connection is down to the router you use and the environment it's used in, so I understand your concern, but when set up correctly, there is nothing to worry about. If you did want a wired solution, we have had reports of people successfully using the camera connection kit with USB to RJ45 in order to control the Qu-SB from Qu-Pad with a wired connection. There is also the option to control the Qu series using MIDI over USB or MIDI over TCP/IP, the full protocol is available on our website (www.allen-heath.com/media/Qu_MIDI_Protocol_V1.9.pdf). Hope this helps! Keith.
Ottimo Grazie. In teoria dal IOS 10.2 in poi, provo anch'io questa soluzione. Il mio dubbio è di quello di molti.
Ottimo. Provo questa soluzione.
No, non va bene. Sto guardando altri Marchi sullo stesso range di prezzo del QU16 e QU-SB (Makie, Presonus, Midas) e hanno una gestione delle connessioni molto migliore. Deve esserci la possibilità di usare il cavo Ethernet per collegarsi almeno al PC. Mi spiace ma rimango del pensiero che solo il wifi con Ipad sia una pessima soluzione, NON ne la sento di prenderlo.
Does it have rta on eq?
Hi!
The Qu series has an RTA displayed behind the GEQ on all mix buses and a dedicated RTA page which you can route any channel to.
Thanks!
Alex
@@AllenandHeathUK thank you for answering
generate MTC midi time code?
Hi Bigmusic, The Qu range does not have a realtime clock, so it is not possible to generate midi time code natively. However, it can send MTC messages. As there is no MIDI socket, I presume you are using it with a computer, so the MTC messages can be used to control a DAW and generate time code if needed elsewhere. Thanks, Keith.
Yes im using the Prootols and im need send timecode to MA Light
hi, i'm planning to upgrade my stuff, but i have some concern to ask regarding this unit. Can this unit control the mix using a DAW in my loptop via usb connection during live performance/gig?
Hi kornflickr, It is possible to control a Qu using MIDI over USB, and the Qu MIDI protocol is available on our website. However, if your concern is about losing connection when operating wirelessly, there are thousands of people using Qu's in this way every day without any issue. You just need to use a suitable router for the venue and remember to charge your iPad :) Cheers, Keith.
AllenandHeathUK well, thanks Keith your reply is highly appreciated.
only iPad??
Hi Marek, The Qu-SB has been designed to be run by our official Qu-Pad app. However, there are 3rd party android apps available, and you can also control the Qu series using MIDI over USB or MIDI over TCP/IP. The protocol for controlling via MIDI is available here (www.allen-heath.com/media/Qu_MIDI_Protocol_V1.9.pdf). Thanks! Keith.
@@AllenandHeathUK is the android app full functional? Will it allow access to all parts of the device? I considered a QU-SB a couple of years ago but went with the Soundcraft ui24r instead because it can be controlled by android. Now I'm again in the market for another wireless digital mixer and I once again think the QU-SB is not on the shortlist (I already own an A&H mixer and love the quality of it so I'd like to buy another), but this ipad only support is convincing me not to buy it.